EXCLUSIVE: Armenia politics documentary The Winning Generation will simultaneously world premiere at the Netherlands’ Movies that Matter Film Festival and launch on the White Rabbit streaming platform this weekend.
The work follows the trajectory of rising Armenian politician Shahen Harutyunyan from 14-year-old activist to emerging political leader, as he follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather in Armenia’s long struggle for independence.
Along the way, he transforms their tradition of resistance into a new democratic vision, with the creation of the grassroots “Winning Generation” movement, which has since morphed into the Shant Alliance party.
The documentary’s launch comes at a pivotal moment for Harutyunyan and Armenia as the country gears up for national elections on June 7 2026. Having previously secured a significant regional victory in Kapan, Harutyunyan is running for office against a backdrop of political instability and strong Russian influence, as he redefines what
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